Four sentenced in separate break-ins

NEWARK - The following people were sentenced for felony offenses in Licking County Common Pleas Court:

David L. Lyons, 29, last known address 93 Elliott Ave., Buckeye Lake, was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of one count of burglary, a second-degree felony.

On Jan. 27, Lyons broke into a residence and assaulted someone inside, according to court records.

Judge David Branstool ordered Lyons to pay all court costs and fees.

Mark D. Henderson, 43, last known address 191 Elmwood Ave., Newark, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony.

On April 8, 2016, Henderson possessed methamphetamine, according to court records.

Judge Thomas Marcelain ordered Henderson to complete 100 hours of community service and all court costs and fees.

Fred D. McCarty, 44, last known address 12055 Fifth Ave., Millersport, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of burglary, a third-degree felony.

On June 28, McCarty stole property from a hotel room, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered McCarty to pay all court costs and fees.

Alechia L. Carpenter, 35, last known address 412 1/2 E. Main St., Newark, was sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of three counts of aggravated possession of drugs, one a second-degree felony, one a third-degree felony and one a fifth-degree felony.

On Dec. 8, Carpenter possessed 79 grams of methamphetamine and morphine, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Carpenter to forfeit $21,689 and pay all court costs and fees.

Mariah B. Hoy, 26, last known address 40 Hillandale Drive, Newark, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of one count each of breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony; and possession of drug abuse instruments, a second-degree misdemeanor.

On Oct. 28, Hoy broke into a mobile home, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Hoy to pay all court costs and fees.

Justin M. Ruple, 29, last known address 56 1/2 S. First St., Newark, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of one count each of breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony; grand theft, a fourth-degree felony; and aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On Dec. 26, 2016, Ruple broke into a residence, stole a vehicle and possessed methamphetamine, according to court records.